Shoebox House Transformation — Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Montréal
Location: Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Montréal, QC
Type: Second-Storey Addition & Shoebox House Transformation
Mandate: Architectural Design
Year: 2020
* For more information: Les maisons shoebox dans VSP | Ville de Montréal (montreal.ca)
The transformation of a traditional Montréal shoebox house through the addition of a new second storey, creating additional living space while retaining the recognizable character of the original residence.
The intervention preserves the existing brick façade at ground level while introducing a contemporary upper volume distinguished by dark vertical cladding and clean detailing. The contrast between old and new allows the original building to remain visually legible while giving the home a renewed architectural identity.
Located in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, the project demonstrates how Montréal's compact shoebox houses can be adapted to contemporary residential needs through a carefully considered vertical addition.
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